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Sign upUpcycling Algae Waste into Biomaterials
A sustainable, profitable and ecological alternative to fossil-based plastics
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Identification
By using naturally occurring algae, this Solution helps to reduce conventional plastic use.
The mass use of single-use and 'disposal' plastics is causing major issues for land and ocean pollution. This Solution from Eranova aims to providing a sustainable, profitable and ecological alternative to traditional fossil based plastics in the packaging and building industry by turning algae from algal blooms into biodegradable materials. By using natural products, Eranova's Solution reduces plastic use, cleans up water and captures CO2. The Solution offers several types of product suitable for various industries, mainly in construction.
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October 14, 2020
By
Eranova
From
France
Maturity stage
Initial market commercialization
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Network, visibility, funding, partners, credibility
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The environmental benefits
- •Reduces fossil-based plastics by 50% compared to mainstream alternative
- •Suitable for home composting, as certified by NFT 51 800
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The Financial benefits
- •20% cheaper than PLA biopolymer
- •Payback in less than three years
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Company Profile
Eranova
A new generation of Biosourced polymers from Upcycling Algae Biomass reducing Algae bloom and Plastic Polution
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Headquarters
73370 Bourdeau, France
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Networking Partner
CleantechAlps
As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.
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